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Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charters

20 charter captains and guides fishing from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Inlet and Dania Beach, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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The captains

Fort Lauderdale fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Bay Breeze Sportfishing

1784 Southeast 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Capt. Christopher Aiello43 ft Viking Convertible

OffshoreDeep seaWreck

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, King mackerel, Black grouper, Gag grouper, Yellowtail snapper

Offshore fishing 4-8 hr (from) $900Kite fishing 4-6 hr (from) $1,275Live bait trophy trip 4-5 hr (from) $1,100
(954) 249-6029Website

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Benny's Fishing Charters

Alsdorf Park Boat Ramp (business address 3109 East Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL 33062)

Capt. BennySeaVee center consoleUp to 4 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, Bonito, Snapper, Grouper

Private fishing trip, up to 4 people (starting at) $550
(954) 706-6565Website

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Don't Panic Sportfishing

521 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Ron47 ft Buddy Davis (Don't Panic); 42 ft Post (Don't Panic!!)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, King mackerel, Blackfin tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia

4 hours (half-day) $8506 hours $1,2508 hours (full-day) $1,600
(954) 263-4648Website

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Fishing Headquarters (Catch My Drift)

301 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316

85 ft Gulfcraft party boat Catch My Drift; 46 ft sportfishers The Big Game and COB TOO

OffshoreReefParty boat

Targets: Snapper, Grouper, King mackerel, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Yellowtail snapper, Mutton snapper

Drift/anchor fishing 4 hr (per person) $70Kids 12 and under (afternoon trip) $40Saturday night 6 hr (per person) $85+1 more on their site
(754) 214-7863Website

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It's Never Enough Sport Fishing

Pompano Beach

Capt. Anthony DiPilato

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Amberjack, Great barracuda, Bonito, Shark, Blackfin tuna, Sailfish

3 hr guided trip (starting at) $7003 hr shark trip (starting at) $725Half day 4 hr (starting at) $750+2 more on their site
(954) 998-9333Website

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Killin Time Charter

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 North Riverside Dr., Slip #10, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Tom Oberrender53 ft Hatteras "Killin' Time"Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Swordfish

Half day 4 hr (from) $8003/4 day 6 hr (from) $1,150Full day 8 hr (from) $1,495
(954) 946-2628Website

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Lady Pamela II Sportfishing

5400 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019

Capt. DavidLois Ann (drift party boat); 50 ft custom sportfishing boatsUp to 60 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

NearshoreOffshoreDeep seaParty boat

Targets: Snapper, Grouper, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Barracuda, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna

Drift fishing 4 hr (per person) $70Shared sportfishing 4 hr (per person) $225Private sportfishing (starting at) $795
(954) 761-8045Website

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RingMaster Charters

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Christian53 ft Hatteras sportfisher "RingMaster"Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, King mackerel

1/2 day (4 hr) $8503/4 day (6 hr) $1,250Full day (8 hr) $1,700
(954) 290-8866Website

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Starlight Fleet Florida

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

85 ft Starlight

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

ReefParty boat

Targets: Grouper, Snapper

Deep sea drift fishing 4 hr (from) $65
(954) 488-0692Website

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Ultimate Sportfishing

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center, 2705 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Capt. Rob Archibald45 ft Hatteras "Crowd Pleaser"Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Shark

Half day (4 hr) $8003/4 day (6 hr) $1,150
(954) 673-3616Website

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Uncharted Waters Private Charters

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

48 ft Ocean Yacht Super Sport (Lucinda); Century 3200 center console (Chasin' Scales); 38 ft Tiara 3800 Open (Offshore Pursuit)

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Swordfish, King mackerel

(954) 361-4556Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing

Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Fort Lauderdale?

How the 20 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, King mackerel.

Typical private half day: $800 (7 boats publish one).

Deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale: all 19 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Snapper, Grouper.

Inshore fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale: all 6 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Snapper, Grouper, King mackerel, Tuna.

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Live from NOAA tide station 8722937, NOAA station 8722956, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Fort Lauderdale.

Full tide table and what is biting: Fort Lauderdale fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Fort Lauderdale

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$800$750 – $9007
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,547$1,400 – $1,7004

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Seasons

What is biting in Fort Lauderdale, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sailfish
Mahi-mahi
Wahoo
Blackfin tuna
King mackerel
Snapper
Snook

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: southfloridaboatcharter.com, ultimatesportfishing.com, myfwc.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Fort Lauderdale: local notes

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center (2705 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach) is home dock for several private sportfishing boats and drift boats; the marina says to book with each boat directly.

Source: hillsboroinletfishingcenter.com

Off Pompano Beach the reefs, wrecks, ledges and continental-shelf drop-off sit about 1-5 miles offshore, with the Gulf Stream passing a few miles out.

Source: southfloridaboatcharter.com

In Fort Lauderdale the charter docks cluster along Seabreeze Blvd on the beach: Bahia Mar Yachting Center at 801 Seabreeze Blvd and the drift-boat ticket office at 301 Seabreeze Blvd.

Source: goodhitsportfishing.com

Atlantic-coast snook harvest is closed Dec 15-Jan 31 and Jun 1-Aug 31; slot is 28-32 in. total length, one fish per person per day.

Source: myfwc.com

Fort Lauderdale live-bait trips troll wrecks in 150-400 ft of water, and golden tilefish are deep-dropped in 500-1,000 ft with electric reels.

Source: baybreezesportfishing.com

Questions

Fort Lauderdale fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Fort Lauderdale?

We list 20 charter captains and guides fishing from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Inlet and Dania Beach, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale?

Among 7 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $800 (from $750 to $900), and the median full day is $1,547. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Fort Lauderdale?

The species Fort Lauderdale captains list most often are Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, King mackerel, Snapper and Grouper. In October, the season calendar above shows Wahoo, Snapper, Snook in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?

Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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